Dominican Republic general election, 1938
General elections were held in the Dominican Republic on 16 May 1938.[1] Jacinto Peynado of the Dominican Party was the only candidate in the presidential election and was elected unopposed, although his predecessor Rafael Trujillo mainteained absolute control of the country.[2] The Dominican Party won every seat in the Senate elections.
Results
President
Congress
Party |
Votes |
% |
House |
Senate |
Seats |
+/- |
Seats |
+/- |
Dominican Party | 319,680 | 100 | | | 13 | +1 |
Invalid/blank votes | | | - | - | - | - |
Total | 319,680 | 100 | | | 13 | +1 |
Source: Nohlen |
References
- ↑ Nohlen, D (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume I, p247 ISBN 978-0-19-928357-6
- ↑ Nohlen, p259